The Leaders Driving Hawaiian Dredging

Seasoned construction executives with a broad base of experience and a dedication to success in Hawaii continue to build the legacy left to us by the company’s founders while setting the bar for an equally impressive future.

President

Gerry Majkut

Gerry Majkut

President

As President of Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company, Inc. (Hawaiian Dredging), Mr. Majkut is responsible for executive leadership of the largest and most diverse, full-service general contractor in the State of Hawaii. Mr. Majkut contributes his 32 years of construction, engineering and management experience to continue Hawaiian Dredging’s tradition of quality construction and outstanding client and community relations. Mr. Majkut leads a knowledgeable and experienced executive team, maintaining long-standing relationships while enthusiastically pursuing new business opportunities and engaging in new partnerships and collaborations to foster growth and advancement of the company, and for Hawaii. Having personally managed numerous large scale and complex projects and operations, Mr. Majkut is exceptionally suited to direct Hawaiian Dredging, with its five construction divisions and over 900 professional staff, in its commitment and support of Hawaii through construction excellence.

Vice President, Finance

Ryan Nobriga

Ryan Nobriga

Vice President, Finance

Mr. Nobriga returned to the Hawaiian Dredging family in 2012 in his current capacity as Vice President of Finance. Utilizing his knowledge of and experience in the construction industry, Mr. Nobriga provides financial oversight for Hawaiian Dredging, the largest and longest enduring general contractor in Hawaii. His personal involvement with the many subcontractors and vendors upon whom Hawaiian Dredging relies heavily has been vital in building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships. Mr. Nobriga has worked with a number of clients to formulate effective plans for unique bonding, insurance and finance matters.

Vice President & General Counsel

Gary Yokoyama

Gary Yokoyama

Vice President & General Counsel

In 2010, Mr. Yokoyama returned to Hawaiian Dredging’s executive team as Vice President of Legal Affairs. Since then, Mr. Yokoyama has had extensive involvement with numerous development and construction projects throughout the State of Hawaii. This experience and exposure to various aspects of the construction industry serves him well as the legal advisor for the five operations divisions, as well as the company in general. Mr. Yokoyama is the primary liaison for legal matters and provides sound guidance to project teams and clients on sensitive issues.

Vice President, Building Division

Eric Hashizume

Eric Hashizume

Vice President, Building Division

Mr. Hashizume has over 30 years in the construction industry and is a veteran member of the Hawaiian Dredging team. With 10 years of experience as Vice President of the Building Division, Mr. Hashizume leads a large team of experienced engineers and builders, constructing many of the State’s most notable commercial, residential and healthcare projects. Drawing from his own experience as a project manager on many large scale and complex projects, Mr. Hashizume works closely with his team to execute projects that will serve Hawaii for many years to come.

Vice President, Heavy Division

Len Dempsey

Len Dempsey

Vice President, Heavy Division

Mr. Dempsey has spent over 30 years in the industry specializing in heavy/civil construction. Leading Hawaiian Dredging’s Heavy Division, Mr. Dempsey works with a wide range of private clientele and public agencies to continually build and improve infrastructure for the State of Hawaii. Many of the projects executed by Mr. Dempsey and the Heavy Division are iconic, representing the State’s continually growing economy and travel infrastructure advancements. A pioneering achievement for Mr. Dempsey’s skilled team recently came in the form of the only curved inverted tied-arch concrete bridge in the United States.

Vice President, Waterfront & Foundations Division

Cedric Ota

Cedric Ota

Vice President, Waterfront & Foundations Division

Mr. Ota is the Vice President of the Waterfront and Foundations Division, or more commonly known as the Waterfront Division, and a veteran member of the Hawaiian Dredging family. Under his guidance, the Waterfront Division has continued the long-standing tradition of building and maintaining structures along the State’s waterfront. Mr. Ota has over 30 years in the construction industry and uses his broad range of knowledge and expertise to maintain Hawaiian Dredging’s position as a leader in waterfront construction and more recently, advance technology and team capabilities of deep foundation work for various projects in the State.

Division Manager, Power & Industrial Division

Tom Valentine

Tom Valentine

Division Manager, Power & Industrial Division

Mr. Valentine began his construction career over 30 years ago and continues to lead skilled teams on projects are rarely seen but have great impact on society and our ability to live comfortably. Mr. Valentine is the Division Manager for Hawaiian Dredging’s experienced Power & Industrial Division. He has a hands-on management style and the knowledge needed to execute complex infrastructure projects, often at the cutting edge of technology. Mr. Valentine’s team continues to successfully partner with industry leaders to produce and maintain green energy solutions and efficient wastewater treatment systems.

Vice President, Commercial Division

Paul Silen

Paul Silen

Vice President, Commercial Division

Over the course of his 36 year career in the construction industry, Mr. Silen has acquired extensive experience and knowledge with regard to all aspects of construction. As Vice President of the Commercial Division, Mr. Silen is responsible for the management and oversight of an operations staff of twenty-two experienced professionals specializing in single and multi-family residential, healthcare, education and diverse commercial projects. Under Mr. Silen’s careful guidance and working as a tight-knit team, the Commercial Division has successfully delivered countless renovation, restoration, remediation and new construction projects throughout the State of Hawaii. As a result, Mr. Silen and the Commercial Division have a well-deserved reputation for consistently achieving the highest level of client satisfaction through effective communication, quality construction, and a genuine commitment to safety.